Tutoring Blog
When Traditional Tutoring Doesn’t Work
Some students have learning difficulties and require a different approach to traditional schooling and tutoring. The Strategic Learning Centre helps those children. David Schipper is the director of the Centre.
The Importance of Reading Aloud to Big Kids
Only 17% of parents of kids ages 9–11 read aloud to their children. Yet 83% of kids ages 6–17 say being read to is something they either loved or liked a lot. (Scholastic’s “Kids & Family Reading ReportTM”) Mom Andrea Chisholm, echoes this sentiment, “Even though my older one can [...]
How Do I Know When to Bring My Child to a Learning Centre?
Most parents have a gut feeling when their child is not progressing the way they should at school – even if the report card does not indicate a problem. Tutoring is often the first course of action, but how do you know when your child needs more? Signs That [...]
My child has a psycho-educational assessment. What do I do now?
Understanding Your Child’s Psycho-Educational Assessment & Next Steps Many parents consult a psychologist if they suspect that their child has a learning disability that impedes their progress in school. When parents receive the psychologist’s report, they turn to the school’s professional staff for support, but some children require additional [...]
Canadian Achievement Test
Canadian Achievement Test for Grade 5 Students In order to address the individual learning needs of your child before he/she begins the high school preparation process in the spring, we are offering the Canadian Achievement Test on two consecutive Saturday mornings, January 13 and 20, 2018 from 9:00-12:00. All [...]
Hang in there! It May Be a Long Ride, But It’s Worth It In the End
Supporting Your Child’s Learning Journey Through Challenges Learning a new skill takes much time and effort. If a child is to master that skill, then even more time and effort is required. When learning something new, the rule of thumb is that practice makes perfect. This method can certainly [...]